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The Map Pane itself has many functions with are described '''[[Map Pane | here]]'''and how to print out only the content of the Map pane is described [[Print Map Pane and Data| here]]. This part of the wiki covers how to create Map layout/templates which are mainly for printing the map.
Map layout/template makes it possible to print a map with predefined elements, such as a legend, a north indicator and a scale and/or drawing elements that are helpful for an appropriate understanding of the information displayed on the map. Saved layouts may be re-used and shared between users.